Keep Her Lit, the community-focused folk and trad music festival that began life in Inistioge in 2022, is on the move again.
Having already staged an Imbolg Gathering (Thomastown, February) and Bealtaine Gathering (Graignamanagh, May) this year, it’s destination Kells for the latest chapter of the festival, with the full details of their Lúnasa Gathering laid bare.
Following two successful years of events in Inistioge in 2022 and 2023, the festival – as it was then – broke for 2024, returning with smaller, seasonal events in 2025, beginning with a return to Inistioge for last year’s Lúnasa Gathering.
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This year, it’s the short hop to Kells as the festival continues its journey around Kilkenny, with Sunday 16 August the date for their latest outing.
Keep Her Lit: Lúnasa Gathering Lineup
The one-day programme of events includes
- 11am: Living Threads Kings River Walk, lead by Maura Brennan of Nore Vision
- 1pm: Trad Picnic with Len Collective at The Island, Mullins Mill
- 3.30pm: Set Dancing & Dabke Workshop with Louise O’Connor and Belfast Dabke
- 5.30pm: Community Céilí at Kells Community Hall featuring Louise O’Connor and The Len Collective
- 7pm: Trad Session at the Motte & Bailey
How do I get tickets?
Tickets for events for this year’s Keep Her Lit Lúnasa Gathering are going on sales this Wednesday.
The programme is supported by The Heritage Council (falling during Heritage Week), Kilkenny County Council, Kilkenny Arts Office and Nore Vision.
For more, check @keepherlitfestival on Instagram.
